Published in the Iola Register on Aug. 23, 2013.

Courthouse 8-23-13

CIVILForfeitureIn the case of Kansas Cloud County petition to Kansas Standard Asset Seizure and Forfeiture, the Court found that $929 of U.S. currency was used in violation of the Uniform Controlled Substances Act as adopted in Kansas and currency was subject to forfeiture. It stipulated $176 would be for costs of the action, $753 to the Concordia Police Department to be deposited with the Cloud County treasurer and credited to a special law enforcement trust fund (City). The Cloud County Sheriff shall submit annually a special law enforcement trust fund (City) report to the Cloud County commissioners.Filed:Meritrust Credit Union seeks a judgment of $9,586 plus interest and costs from Rose M. Loeffler, Aurora.

CRIMINALZachary Alan Wolfert Bye appeared Aug. 20 and was found Guilty and convicted of Possession of a Hallucinogenic Drug, Marijuana. He was sentenced to 362 days in the Cloud County Jail and ordered to pay costs of the action, $160, and a fine of $500 by Aug. 30. Defendant's sentence was suspended and he was placed on unsupervised probation for 2 months following specific terms and conditions.Cody L.K.W. Diehl appeared Aug. 21 and was found Guilty and convicted of Driving While License Suspended. He was sentenced to 30 days in the Cloud County Jail and ordered to pay a fine of $100 and costs of the action, $96 by Oct. 2. His sentence was suspended on condition all fines and costs are paid in full by Oct. 2. Billy J. Snovelle appeared Aug. 21 and was found Guilty and convicted of Operating a Commercial Vehicle Without Required Endorsements. He was sentenced to 30 days in the Cloud County Jail and ordered to pay a fine of $100 and costs of the action, $96 by Sept. 25. His sentence was suspended on condition that all fines and costs are paid in full by Sept. 25.

LEGAL TRANSFERSWarranty Deeds:Kevin C. Blochlinger to Anthony M. Shultz Jr. and Hyang S. Shultz, lot 18 in block 32 in the city of Concordia, Cloud County Kansas according to the recorded plat thereof.Kimberly Downen to Andrew C. Gilsdorf, a tract of land in the northwest quarter 7-6-2 and a tract of land in the northwest quarter 7-6-2 containing 1.07 acres more or less. See record.Merville M. Birch and Leona Birch to Kent L. Studt and Cyndia l. Studt, lots 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10 inclusive in block 10 in Brierly's Addition to the city of Glasco, Cloud County Kansas.Catherine A. Davis to Madison L. Timmons, lot 13 in block 53 in the city of Concordia Cloud County Kansas according t the recorded plat thereof.Andrew C. Gilsdorf to Catherine A. Davis, the west 64' of lot 1 and the south 15' west 64' of lot lot 2 in block A in Budreau's subdivision in the city of Concordia, Cloud County Kansas according to the recored plat thereof.Kaw Valley State Bank and Trust Company to Roy Michael Murdock, lot 5 in block 3 in the city of Clyde Cloud County Kansas.Roy Michael Murdock to Sylvia Wiegand, lot 5 in block 3 in the city of Clyde, Cloud County Kansas according to the recorded plat thereof.Cary J. Stupka and Diana Lee Stupka to Dustin D. Breault and Dorothy E. Breault, a part of the north half southwest quarter southeast quarter of 32-5-3 west of the 6th P.M. in the city of Concordia, Cloud County Kansas, see record.Administratrix's Deed:Jan Ackerman, administratrix and Marguerite I. Elliott estate to Sallman Builders LLC, a part of lots 10-11 and 12 in block 59 in the city of Concordia, Cloud County Kansas, See record.

EARLY HISTORY OF CLOUD COUNTYBY H.E. SMITHThe Last Wager"How-ha-from my old college chum, Chester as I live. Remarkable change in his hand-writing, but time alters us all. Haven't heard from him in twenty years, and-hallo! What is this? A pretty cool request, upon my word-nephew wants a wife, and has heard that I possess a daughter-has lots of money-wants me to aid him with my well-known experience in such matters. What does the rascal mean?" Kabez, the fringe of gray hair that surrounded his bald head standing absolutely erect with indignation. "I'll send Jeffers to kick the impudent young scamp out of the house.With a moment's reflection came calmness. "Well, after all, I don't see what there is in the matter to make me so foolishly angry. Guess I'll see what Mary says. An excellent family these Chesters-and this letter is just like Zebedee Chester-he always was singular in his notions. Rather unlike the ordinary method of coming to an understanding on such matters, but there's nothing like a dash of originality in this world, and if the boy is rich and Mary don't object—At all events I'll see him on this subject."Jabez Thorne thrust the letter into his pocket and strode determinedly into the parlor, where young Lacy was quietly awaiting his appearance. The old gentleman's face was scarlet with embarrassment; he was half disposed to be angry with his guest's cool self-pose with old Zebedee Chester-I won't turn the puppy out of doors quite yet.""I suppose it is healthy?" asked Lacy, blandly. "What is healthy?" "Your property. Sometimes in these low grounds diseases are apt to prevail, and-" "Does he expect my Mary has the fever and ague?" thought old Thorne, leaping briskly out of his chair as if an insect had stung him. "I'll send my daughter to you, young man-that will settle the business at once."Before Lacy could express his surprise his choleric host had banged the door behind him and disappeared. Mary Thorne's astonishment was even greater than her father's had been. She was attired in white muslin, with a bouquet of crimson moss rose-buds in her hair, for some rural party or picnic, and at first absolutely refused to enter the parlor."What an idea!" she exclaimed, blushing to the very tips of those tiny shell-like ears. "To be put on exhibition like one of your prize cattle! No, indeed! Let the young man go back from where he came from. A petty impression he must have of the ladies in this quarter of the globe!""But, my love, Zebedee Chester is one of my oldest friends, and the young man is really a very fine looking fellow, and rich into the bargain. Go in and talk to him a little while, there's a good girl! I can't stand it a minute longer." Old Jabez wiped his forehead, on which the perspiration was standing in big beads. Mary burst into an uncontrollable fit of laughter.Register of DeedsJudy Lambert(continued)